The Chore Volunteer Handyman Service performs minor home repairs that help keep Bergen County homeowners age 60 or over, and homeowners over 21 who are permanently disabled, safe in their hames. Over 40 volunteers, most of whom are senior citizens themselves, staff the three vans that travel throughout Bergen County every working day of the year. There is no charge for the repairs; the only cost is for the parts necessary to complete the job.
Sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County for the past 33 years, the Chore Service performs such jobs as fixing leaky faucets or toilets, replacing existing electrical outlets and switches, hanging screens and storm windows, and installing weatherstripping. A large part of the service is installing grab bars, additional inside banisters, and hand-held showers for clients who need these assistive devices.
To request an appointment for Chore, call 201-489-7790 weekdays between the hours of 9 am to 2 pm. There can be a wait for service; Chore is not set up for emergencies, and is not equipped to perform repairs that require heavy lifting, working on high ladders, or decorative jobs. Repairs for apartment dwellers are limited to personal items only - in the case of grab bars and railings, a landlord's signature is required.
2012 Fiscal Year Budget Presentation
Minutes of Mayor & Council Public Meeting on March 20, 2012